Exenatide Dosage Guide

Complete guide to Exenatide dosing protocols, administration methods, and safety considerations for research purposes.

Research Use Only: The dosage information provided is for educational and research purposes. Peptides are not approved by the FDA for human use. Always consult with a healthcare professional.

Recommended Dosage

Byetta: 5mcg twice daily for 1 month, then 10mcg twice daily. Bydureon: 2mg subcutaneously once weekly.

Administration Method

Byetta: Inject within 60 minutes before morning and evening meals. Bydureon: Any time of day, with or without meals. Do not mix with insulin in same syringe.

Side Effects to Monitor

Nausea (especially initially), vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, and injection site reactions (particularly with Bydureon).

Safety Considerations & Risks

Pancreatitis risk, renal impairment concerns, thyroid tumor warnings. Not recommended with severe GI disease or CrCl <30 mL/min.